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CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
CITY OF CHULA.VISTA
MINUTES
June 1, 2006
Thursday, 5:15 p.m.
1. MEETING CALL TO ORDER 5:15 p.m.
Council Conference Room C106
City Hall Building
2. MEMBERS PRESENT Commissioners Silva -E-, Saucedo A Floros E . Marrufo P , Stevenson P
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - The Minutes of the regular meeting of May 4, 2006 were approved.
4. APPROVAL OF EXAMINATION ANNOUNCEMENTS
Animal Control Officer Open 06530305
Aquatic Supervisor III Open 06757504
Fire Engineer Prom 06560304P
Police Sergeant Prom 06504105P
Training Program Spec Open 06526204
MSC (MARRUFOISTEVENON) 3-0 To approve the Examination Announcements. (Saucedo Absent/ Floros Excused)
5. APPROVAL OF ELIGIBLE LIST
Aquatic Supervisor III Open 06757504
Locksmith Open 06644302
Principal Mgmt Analyst Open 06021303
Training Program Spec Open 06526204
MSC (STEVENONSISILVA) 3-0 To approve the Eligible List. (Saucedo Absent[ Floros Excused)
6. NEW BUSINESS -
A. Request for Exceptional Merit Increase for Nydia Figueroa, Administrative Secretary, submitted by Michael T. Meacham,
Director of Conservation & Environmental Services.
MSC (MARRUFOISTEVENSON) 4-0 To approve the Exceptional Merit Increase for.Nydia Figueroa. (Saucedo Absent( Floros
Excused)
B. Request for Exceptional Merit Increase for Tim Mehrer, Fire Engineer, submitted by Doug Perry, Fire Chief.
MSC (MARRUFOISTEVENSON) 4-0 To approve the Exceptional Merit Increase for Tim Mehrer. (Saucedo Absent[ Floros .
Excused)
C. Summary of Activities & Attendance - Approved with changes
7. OTHER BUSINESS -
A. City Newsletter and Communication Notices
B. Staffing Reports
8. COMMUNICATIONS
A. Chair's Comments - None
B. Commissioners' Comments - None
C. Staff Comments
Marcia Raskin, Director of Human Resources stated that the investigation into the complaint submitted by Ms. Stephany in regards to the
Agent's exam has been concluded. The complaint was handled by the Internal Affairs division of the Police Department and has been
resolved with the final finding to be completed soon.
Commissioner Stevenson asked if the Commission would be allowed to review the findings.
Marcia Raskin, Director of Human Resources answered no the Commission would not receive a copy. Ms. Raskin stated that no illegal
harassment or hostile work environment was determined. Ms. Raskin also added that as a result of the investigation, the department would
implement new interviewing procedures.
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Chair Silva asked if the Human Resources staff would meet with the Police Department to assist in creating new procedures or provide
training. `
Marcia Raskin, Director of Human Resources stated that the Human Resources staff would be available to assist if requested.
Chair Silva also commented that the Commission would not normally receive the findings due to the fact that Internal Investigations are
confidential under the Penal Code 832.7. Chair Silva stated that he was comfortable with the fact that the Director has been kept in the loop
and if something happens again, that it would be addressed,
Commissioner Stevenson was concerned over the last two incidents both in the Police and Fire department and that they are not symptoms
of a larger problem.
Marcia Raskin, Director of Human Resources stated that the Fire Department acted very quickly when made aware of the situation. She also
stated that the Police Department takes all complaints seriously and she is convinced the Department did a thorough investigation.
D. Public Comments - None
9. ADJOURNMENT— 5:50'p.m.
The Civil Service Commission adjourned to the next regular scheduled meeting on July 6, 2006, at 5:15 p.m., in Building 100, Council
Conference Room C106 at City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910.
ANNA KEMERY, SECRETARY
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